10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs

Are you risking your million-dollar invention by using ChatGPT to draft your patent application? In today's rapidly evolving AI landscape, entrepreneurs and inventors are seeking cost-effective ways to protect their intellectual property, but using public AI tools could unknowingly expose your groundbreaking ideas to potential legal and security risks.

In this episode, we welcome Jodie Spade a lawyer/engineer at Ference and Associates with top insights on using and not using AI to secure your IP. Listen and:

1. Discover the hidden dangers of using AI for patent drafting that could invalidate your intellectual property rights

2. Learn insider strategies from a patent attorney with engineering expertise on navigating AI-assisted innovation

3. Understand how to leverage AI technology while maintaining the critical legal protections for your inventions

Hit that pretty PLAY button to learn how to safeguard your intellectual property and avoid costly mistakes in the AI-driven innovation ecosystem.

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

2025 is proving to be a complex and tricky year for tech entrepreneurs looking to leverage technology trends to boos their ventures.

In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, Jonathan Kersting from the Pittsburgh Technology Council looks at new tech trends to navigate the disruptions xand complexities of 2025. Drawing from PWC's article 'Next in Tech 2025,' Kersting highlights three focus areas:

• Reinvention of business models through generative AI and IoT
• Prioritizing data organization and operational efficiencies, and
• Overcoming regulatory challenges through strategic partnerships

Key takeaways for tech entrepreneurs include embracing emerging technologies, developing data monetization and AI governance strategies, and forming strategic partnerships.

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

Are you risking your startup's future by chasing dollars without understanding the true cost of investor relationships? Many entrepreneurs get excited about securing funding, but few realize that taking the wrong investment can derail their vision, control, and company trajectory.

For this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, we welcome Pittsburgh Technology Council President and CEO Audrey Russo to help tech entrepreneurs like you:

1. Learn how to identify investors who bring strategic value beyond money

2. Discover techniques to protect your startup's autonomy during fundraising

3. Understand the critical questions to ask before accepting investment capital

Hit "PLAY" now to save yourself from potential investor nightmares and set your startup on the path to sustainable success. You don't have to fail whil funding your startup

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

Are you tired of your content getting lost in the AI-driven digital landscape? I: In today's rapidly evolving digital world, understanding how to optimize your content for AI platforms is crucial for staying visible and relevant to your target audience.

In this episode, we welcome Patrick Schober, Founder of Poetica Marketing, to detail Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Think of it as the wild sibling of Search Engine Optimization that can bring high-value traffic to your website. Hit play to:

• Learn the key strategies to make your content AI-friendly

• Discover how to build authority and credibility in AI-generated search results

• Understand the critical differences between traditional SEO and the new GEO approach

Unlock the secrets of ranking high in AI-generated content and transform your digital visibility!

This is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

Are foreign sellers secretly undermining your online business and stealing your market share? In today's rapidly changing e-commerce landscape, entrepreneurs face unprecedented challenges from international competitors who can flood the market with cheaper knockoff products, potentially decimating your hard-earned business revenue. In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks we welcome Pittsburgh's top IP Lawyer Stanley Ference of Ference and Associates so you can:

1. Discover how recent Trump trade policies could level the playing field for US-based businesses

2. Learn insider strategies to protect your intellectual property in the global online marketplace

3. Understand how Trump's executive orders and tariffs are reshaping international e-commerce competition

Listen now to arm yourself with critical insights that could save your business thousands in potential lost revenue and protect your entrepreneurial dreams from international market predators.

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

Are you a tech entrepreneur struggling to stay competitive in an increasingly automated world? This episode explores how AI is transforming business operations and the key strategies you need to avoid being left behind.

Jonathan Kersting from the Pittsburgh Technology Council discusses the importance of AI in business to avoid failure as he highlights a recent TEQ magazine article by Birinder Singh of Auxiliobits arguing that AI is revolutionizing industries by automating tasks, enhancing efficiency, and requiring businesses to adapt quickly.

Key takeaways for tech entrepreneurs include adopting AI early, focusing on AI-augmented workflows, and prioritizing continuous learning and re-skilling. He emphasizes that companies must integrate AI to stay competitive, as those who do will gain a market edge.

Next week, Kersting will host Audrey Russo, CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, to discuss raising money for tech startups.

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

Are you an entrepreneur struggling to successfully implement AI in your business?

As an entrepreneur, you can't afford to be part of the 85% of AI projects that fail to deploy. This episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks welcome Bill Elm, Founder of Resilient Cognitive Solutions (RCS) in Pittsburgh, to provide crucial insights on how to avoid common pitfalls and ensure your AI implementation is a success. Elm and his team at RCS work on the bleeding edge of AI everyday to develop solutions for complex decision environments. By listening to this episode, you will learn:

1. How to think beyond just the AI engine and build the complete "race car" for success.

2. The importance of focusing on user needs and decision-making requirements when integrating AI.

3. A unique "brittleness audit" approach that can help detect hidden issues early on.

Press play now to discover the key steps that will put your AI project in the successful 15%.

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, host Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council delves into how tech companies can avoid failure, focusing on the importance of self-awareness in entrepreneurship. Special guest Jennifer Honig, founder of Techstra Solutions, shares her journey of discovering her authentic self and leveraging that self-awareness for business success. With her 13 years of experience in building one of Pittsburgh's top technology consultancies, Jennifer provides insights into differentiating yourself, avoiding the trap of chasing money, and the significance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Learn actionable strategies to discover your true north and build a company that aligns with your values. Don't miss out on these valuable lessons to fuel your entrepreneurial ambitions. Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

Is chatbot optimization ready to become the new search engine optimization?

In this episode of '10 Minute Tech Talks,' Jonathan Kersting from the Pittsburgh Technology Council discusses how tech entrepreneurs can avoid failure by diving into chatbot optimization.

He highlights Dave Nelsen, a seasoned Pittsburgh entrepreneur and tech innovator, who draws parallels between early SEO and today's AI-driven chatbot landscape. Nelsen's latest article in TEQ magazine reveals how businesses can gain a competitive edge by optimizing for chatbots, emphasizing the importance of detailed, structured content.

Kersting summarizes three key takeaways: chatbot optimization as the new SEO, the need for deep content, and the evolving nature of digital interaction. Listen, learn, have some fun, don't fail!

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

Are you an entrepreneur struggling to create effective video content that doesn't diminish your brand?

As a business owner, you know the power of video marketing, but creating high-quality, engaging videos can be a challenge. This episode welcomes Christopher Evans of PMI Digital to provide practical advice to help you overcome common video production pitfalls and create content that resonates with your audience

In this episode, you'll learn:

1. How to focus on the benefits, not just the features, when creating video content

2. Strategies for getting honest feedback on your video ideas before investing time and resources

3. Tips for incorporating video marketing into your fundraising efforts

Listen to this episode now to discover proven techniques for producing impactful video content that elevates your brand and drives results.

Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.